Magpul Industries is one of those companies that truly provides a picture of what the American Dream can fully realize. From their very humble beginnings in 1999, to the major influence on the firearms market today, Magpul has stood firm to their motto of "Unfair Advantage". Basing their products on actual end-user needs, and not just wants, Magpul products are designed to … [Read more...]
Mag-Tac LED from Maglite
Maglite introduced their new Mag-Tac rechargeable flashlight at the SHOT Show. The Mag-Tac is specifically designed to compete for market share in the military, law enforcement, and first responder category. At maximum power the Mag-Tac puts out 543 lumens, and also has a lower power and strobe option. Those are all great features, but the rechargeable component of the … [Read more...]
More Bullet Safe Bargain Body Armor
Last year Randall posted an article from the SHOT Show floor on the new bargain priced Bullet Safe Level IIIA ballistic vest. In review, the premise is police officers, security officers, EMT's, or other First Responders that do not have ballistic vests provided to them by their departments. For that reason I think the Bullet Safe ballistic vest option is great for … [Read more...]
Wiley X Tide Eye Pro
Wiley X eyewear has become a popular option for those seeking high quality eye protection, without the typical attachment of a high-end price tag. This year Wiley X has introduced the "Tide" model that has several features that should be beneficial to officers working the streets. … [Read more...]
LE Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Let me start this article off by saying if you are not carrying at least a tourniquet (ON YOUR PERSON), while you are on duty, then you have failed! You have failed yourself, your partners, your family, your department, and your community. I fully confess my faults by admitting that I have only started to carry a tourniquet (SOF-T) while … [Read more...]
Piexon JPX4 O.C. Projector
One of the last booths I visited at the Industry Day at the Range was the Piexon booth, exhibiting their new JPX4 OC Projector. The "JP" stands for Jet Projector, and refers to the manner the OC spray is dispersed using the less lethal device. Using self-contained 14mm aluminum canisters that are loaded into the four tubes on the JPX4, the OC will not disperse until the … [Read more...]
Ruger 22/45 Lite Blue
Ruger has introduced a new handgun into their family, the Ruger 22/45 Lite Blue. The BlueSheepDog crew will be seeking out this new handgun at SHOT Show to get some more pictures and hopefully get to shoot one at the Media Day at the Range. Based upon the very popular Model 22/45, the new Lite Blue is immediately distinguishable from its cousins. … [Read more...]